First mechanical mod?

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jjs4269

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What would be a good choice for a first mechanical mod? Ive researched every mod I could from the cheapest up to the GG line, EA mod which I like, Caravela, etc... Would something like the smok telescopic be worth it? Opinions or personal experiences would help this first time mechanical mod shopper... And a 2 cent fuse... worthwhile investment? Or unnecessary if rba runs fine on my vv mod.. Thanx
 

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I just got the EA mod yesterday and I havent tried it yet, Im still waiting for my Kick in the mail before I fully test it out. It looks really nice and is a solid APV. I saw that natural and I have heard good things about it, a buddy of mine just ordered it so I am anxious to see how it is. Good luck finding the caravela or the gg unless you go in the co-op. If you are looking for a high end pv that is available then the EA is a good choice.
 

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I have heard great things about the Natural.

One thing i still dont understand is why people use mech mod instead of something like a VAMO or Zmax. Of course, mech is unregulated, so you can build an ultra low resistance coil and get a really hot coil going. But with the high voltage available on say a VAMO, you can get plenty hot with a 1.4 ohm coil. The second reason is that mech are durable, i suppose that is a legitimate reason, but you know, just, like, dont drop your damn $60+ devices!!
 

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I have heard great things about the Natural.

One thing i still dont understand is why people use mech mod instead of something like a VAMO or Zmax. Of course, mech is unregulated, so you can build an ultra low resistance coil and get a really hot coil going. But with the high voltage available on say a VAMO, you can get plenty hot with a 1.4 ohm coil. The second reason is that mech are durable, i suppose that is a legitimate reason, but you know, just, like, dont drop your damn $60+ devices!!

You should really try a mechanical mod with a 1 ohm coil, and you would know why. ;)
 

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You should really try a mechanical mod with a 1 ohm coil, and you would know why. ;)

I will when i get the chance. But in terms of wattage, mech with a 1 ohm coil is less than 14 watts. I havent tried it yet, seriously because im scared my wrecking my brand new VAMO, but at 6 volts on a 1.4 ohm coil, thats like 27 watts...
 

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Interesting. Could you elaborate on the effect of this PWM factor?

The Vamo pulses between 0 and 6Volt to achieve an average of whatever you set it too. It basically switches between on and off 33 times a second, and the power is determined with how long the "on" is compared to the "off".
A Provari does this 800 times a second instead of the 33 of a Vamo(and other similar mods), which explains why many prefer the Provari set at the exact same volt/wattage, as it gives off a more clean flat line if you watch it on a oscilloscope.
 
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